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Overview
The Department of Community Services is seeking full-time Animal Control Officers at our Animal Services work unit located in Troutdale, Oregon. The successful candidates will be required to perform animal control law enforcement work enforcing city, county and state animal related ordinances and statues. Officers will investigate damage caused by animals, and respond humanely to animal emergencies. This work frequently involves dealing with emotionally upset or hostile animal owners or complainants. Successful candidates will also be required to handle and capture domestic and wild animals and work in all types of weather.
Physical Requirements
Multnomah County is actively recruiting persons from diverse backgrounds to enhance service delivery to our diverse community. Our commitment to exceptional customer service relies upon a team-oriented workplace and a continuous quality improvement environment.
To Qualify
Experience: One year of experience working with animal control, care, or husbandry, particularly dogs and cats. Additional experience and public contact, preferably high stress public contact, is desirable.
Training: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade. Two years’ of college education is highly desirable.
Laws and Ordinances
Laws and ordinances pertaining to dog control, animals, livestock, search, seizure, and arrest. Animal identification and behavior and animal collection procedures.
Handling Animals
Handle animals, livestock, and exotic breeds in emergency situations. Meet and deal with the public under stressful situations while remaining to represent the agency in a professional manner. Compose nuisance reports of sufficient clarity to be admitted as evidence. Work independently and as a team member. Work with members of other jurisdictions or agencies possibly entering a scene of crime or providing information.
Computer Skills and Applications
Write legibly and clearly and complete large quantities of paperwork quickly and accurately. Perform physical maneuvers necessary in controlling animals; lift and carry at least 60 pounds. Run and work outdoors in inclement weather. Drive a manual transmission (stick shift) vehicle.
Benefits
Help You Manage Now -- And Plan Ahead We offer a comprehensive array of benefits in support of your physical, emotional and financial well-being. Family members, including eligible spouses, domestic partners and children, are covered under most of our benefits programs. Benefits vary depending on position and full-time or part-time status.
Health insurance (medical, vision, Rx and dental): We cover most of the cost of health care premiums for our full-time employees; part-time employees have a larger share of the cost
Select from several plan options offering flexibility when choosing a doctor, dentist or hospital
Most plans include alternative care, complementary care, vision and hearing
Retiree coverage: Continued health insurance for eligible employees upon retirement
Paid Leave: Vacation, Holidays, Sick leave
Deferred compensation: Employees may participate in a 457(b) deferred compensation plan, similar to a 401(k), through convenient payroll deductions
Flexible spending accounts: Option to set aside pre-tax money to cover eligible health and dependent child care expenses
Flexible work schedules: Depending on assignment, we offer a variety of flexible work schedules to meet employee needs
Bus Pass Program: All regular employees have access to free public transportation throughout the Portland metropolitan area, including TriMet, MAX, Portland Streetcar and C-TRAN local routes
Wellness Program: We offer a comprehensive wellness program to support, connect, and encourage employees who are actively developing the personal habits necessary to thrive
Required Questions
Why do you want to become an Animal Control Officer?
Please describe your work experience and education in working with animals.
Please describe your experience and training in working with the public.
Please describe your computer skills and any knowledge of specific applications.